Every month on the Earth Matters blog, we offer a puzzling satellite image.
Research Roundup: Atmospheric Rivers
During the last decade, atmospheric rivers have fueled a new flood of scientific research.
Taking Stock of a Smoky Fire Season
You have probably heard or read that it has been rather smoky out West this year. Dozens of large wildfires have raged through forests in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and other states this fire season. Intense blazes are lofting up so much smoke that huge plumes have been blowing across the country—and even […]